4 Years Development – Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are related to hand and finger skills such as writing, cutting, opening lunch boxes and tying shoelaces. The development of these skills is based on the development of physical skills (such as basic body control and shoulder strength) that make steady progress in which one can move, along with age-appropriate control of the hands and arms.
Developmental Stage
- 9 Builds a tower out of Lego.
- It imitates the circle shape.
- Imitates the plus sign.
- Uses clay materials (makes balls, snakes and cookies).
- Uses the non-dominant hand to assist with the use of objects and to establish balance.
- Cuts the paper using scissors
Possible Situations Encountered When It Doesn’t Progress
- Delay in the development of pre-writing skills.
- Anger or avoidance reflex in activities using a pen.
- Poor pencil holding and control.
- Poor self-care skills (such as eating).
- Lag in booting abilities